TENANT FEES
Holding Deposit (per tenancy) £200 (or equivalent to 1 weeks rent whichever is less)
This is to reserve the property. Please note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Security Deposit (per tenancy – rent under £50,000 per year)
Five week’s rent
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Security Deposit (per tenancy – rent of £50,000 or over per year)
Six week’s rent
This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy.
Unpaid rent
Interest at 0.75% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. Please note: This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears
Lost keys(s) or other security device(s)
Tenants are liable to the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual cost of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord or any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant. If extra costs are incurred there will be a charge of £15 per hour (inc. VAT for the time taken replacing lost key(s) or other security device(s).
Variation of contract (Tenant’s request)
£50 (inc VAT) per agreed variation
To cover the cost associated with taking landlord’s instructions as well as the preparation and execution of the new legal documents.
Change of sharer (Tenant’s request)
£50 (inc VAT) per agreed variation
To cover the cost associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of the new legal documents.
Early termination (Tenant’s request)
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s cost in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of the rent outstanding on the tenancy.
We are accredited by:
ARLA Propertymark
Client money protection scheme ref number: C0131356
Redress Scheme:
The Property Ombudsman T02654